The Day in Pictures - 8/31/2008

August 30, 2008 10:00 PM

Markus Bockermann and Tom Gotz in action during the third and fourth place match during the men's final of the German Smart beach volleyball championships on Sunday near Luebeck, Germany.

Markus Bockermann and Tom Gotz in action during the third and fourth place match during the men's final of the German Smart beach volleyball championships on Sunday near Luebeck, Germany.

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Contestants compete during the canoe drift session of the Wulong Mountain Quest on Sunday in Wulong County of Chongqing Municipality, China. The four-day event, which kicked off Saturday, has attracted 24 teams from 13 countries and regions including the United States, New Zealand, France and Sweden. less

Contestants compete during the canoe drift session of the Wulong Mountain Quest on Sunday in Wulong County of Chongqing Municipality, China. The four-day event, which kicked off Saturday, has attracted 24 teams ... more

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An Iraqi spice vendor is seen at his shop on Sunday in Baghdad. Iraqis are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan which starts at the beginning of September. During Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours. less

An Iraqi spice vendor is seen at his shop on Sunday in Baghdad. Iraqis are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan which starts at the beginning of September. During Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic ... more

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Fiat Yamaha rider Spain's Jorge Lorenzo takes a curve followed by compatriots Alice Team Ducati Toni Elias, left, and Honda Repsol Dani Pedrosa, right rear, in the Moto GP race at Misano track during the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano Adriatico on Sunday. less

Fiat Yamaha rider Spain's Jorge Lorenzo takes a curve followed by compatriots Alice Team Ducati Toni Elias, left, and Honda Repsol Dani Pedrosa, right rear, in the Moto GP race at Misano track during the San ... more

People have their picture taken on the stage during preparationa for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RNC is scheduled to run September 1-4.

People have their picture taken on the stage during preparationa for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RNC is scheduled to run September 1-4.

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Lynn Winter reads in the delegate section during preparationa for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RNC is scheduled to run September 1-4.

Lynn Winter reads in the delegate section during preparationa for the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RNC is scheduled to run September 1-4.

A man gives a plastic bag and flowers to Russian soldiers as they leave South Ossetia at the North-South Ossetia border some 60 km outside Vladikavkaz on Sunday.

A man gives a plastic bag and flowers to Russian soldiers as they leave South Ossetia at the North-South Ossetia border some 60 km outside Vladikavkaz on Sunday.

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With storm clouds from Hurricane Gustav approaching, Interstate 10 is almost completely empty on Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana. According the National Hurricane Center Gustav downgraded to Category 3 with top winds near 125 mph early Sunday. Forecasters expected it to regain strength later in the day. less

With storm clouds from Hurricane Gustav approaching, Interstate 10 is almost completely empty on Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana. According the National Hurricane Center Gustav downgraded to Category 3 with ... more

Italian actress Valeria Bilello's tattoo is pictured before the screening of the movie "Il Papa Di Giovanna" ("Giovanna's Father") during the 65th Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido, on Sunday.

Italian actress Valeria Bilello's tattoo is pictured before the screening of the movie "Il Papa Di Giovanna" ("Giovanna's Father") during the 65th Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido, on Sunday.

Morne Morkel of South Africa runs in to bowl during the Fourth NatWest One Day International between England and South Africa at Lord's on Sunday in London, England.

Morne Morkel of South Africa runs in to bowl during the Fourth NatWest One Day International between England and South Africa at Lord's on Sunday in London, England.

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Women sunbathe during the world record attempt in Southend-On-Sea, U.K., for the greatest number of women in bikini being photographed in the same place at the same time on Sunday. The final figure fell well below the current record of 1,010 with less than 300 women taking part. less

Women sunbathe during the world record attempt in Southend-On-Sea, U.K., for the greatest number of women in bikini being photographed in the same place at the same time on Sunday. The final figure fell well ... more

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Gilles Muller of Luxembourg serves against Nicolas Almagro of Spain during Day 7 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday in New York City.

Gilles Muller of Luxembourg serves against Nicolas Almagro of Spain during Day 7 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sunday in New York City.